Tangiers Medina
Ever wanted to be lost in Tangier? The medina is the top attraction of Tangier, a labyrinth of alleyways both commercial and residential, contained by the walls of a 15th-century Portuguese fortress. Clean and well lit, as medinas go, the place is full of traveller’s treasures, from fleeting glimpses of ancient ways of living, to the more material rewards of the souqs. The thing to do is to get lost and wander for a few hours, although there are a few sites you don’t want to miss. Get as close to your destination as possible, then ask if you run into problems. Young people will be happy to take you anywhere (for a few dirhams).
Address:
Ancien Medina, Tangier, Morocco
Things to do in the Medina:
Zoco Chico plaza, American Legation Museum, International Contemporary Art Museum.
Bring some money along for:
A really good coffee and other refreshments, A guide or help from the children if you get lost and for food and trinkets
Constructed attraction
Bahia Palace
Imagine what you could build with Morocco’s top artisans at your service for 14 years, and here you have it: La Bahia (the Beautiful) has floor-to-ceiling decoration begun by Grand Vizier Si Moussa. Though only a portion of the palace’s 8 hectares and 150 rooms is open to the public you are still able to view a portion of the palace's 150 rooms. Such as; courtyards, the harems (or private quarters) and the grand & petite courts
Prices:
Opening hours:
9am-4.30pm
Adress:
Rue Riad Zitoun el-Jedid street
Constructed attraction
Draa Valley
Located south of the High Atlas mountains, the stunning Draa Valley, lined with old Kasbahs, Berber villages and palm groves, spreads from Ouarzazate in the west to Zagora in the east. A drive through the valley is undoubtedly one of the most scenic journeys in Morocco. The Draa Valley is intersected by the Draa River which starts in the High Atlas and ends in the Atlantic Ocean, though in reality the river normally dries out before reaching the ocean.
Accomodation near the Draa Valley:
Le berbere palace, les tourmalines, les jardins de skoura, sawadi
Average temperatures:
Location:View map below
Natural Attraction
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Camel trekking in Zagora
Camel trekking through the peaceful and wild Zagora desert for 2-3 hours to get to the sand hills for your overnight stay. You will experience a traditional morrocan meal with mint tea, tagine, and so forth. A magic night in the open air under a starry sky or in a tent will finish a long hot day. You will be woken up at dawn to enjoy the sunrise whilst having breakfast, before being guided back to Zagora.
Price:
350 dh perperson approx 50 nzd
The above mentioned prices include:
Camels for rides or luggages, Food, Bedding, Camping equipement, Service and personnal (guide, cook, camel handler), taxi costs (when the trek ends in M'hamid)
Time and duration:
A one-night trip, depature at around 4 p.m.
To keep in mind... Bring your own water and you may want to be insured under your travel insurance. It will get hot and cool loose cotton clothing would be most comfortable, sun protection and a first aid kit would be good to bring.
Activity
Marrakesh's markets
Jemma El-Fna: ديما جامع الفنا
The marrakesh markets are known worldwide by cooks and travellers for its PLENTIFUL supply of moroccan food and spices. During the day it is predominantly occupied by orange juice stalls, water sellers in colourful costumes with traditional leather water-bags and brass cups, and snake charmers who will pose for photographs for tourists.
As the day progresses, the entertainment on offer changes: the snake charmers depart, and late in the day the square becomes more crowded, with Chleuh dancing-boys, story-tellers, magicians, and peddlers of traditional medicines. As darkness falls, the square fills with dozens of food-stalls as the number of people on the square peaks.
Adress:
El Ksour, Marrakesh, Morocco
Time:
Sunset-1.00 am
Price:
Bring about $80.00 NZD or 250.00 Dirhams
Activity
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L'Boulevard Festival
Casablanca
This three-day urban-music festival takes places every year, with hip-hop, electro, rock, metal and fusion music, featuring bands from Morocco, France, the USA and the UK. It is a contest held to reward the best groups in their catergories
Dates for 2013:
September 13th to 22nd
Artists:
Location:
See map, multiple locations around Casablanca
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International Film Festival
Marrakesh
Stars from Hollywood to Bollywood strut the Berber red carpet at this week-long December festival, culminating in wildly unpredictable awards shows.
Venues:
Jemaa El Fna Square, The Megarama Cinema, The Cinema Colisee, Le Palias Des Congres
Films showing (view link):
Address:
The Palais des Congrès, شارع محمد السادس، Gueliz, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz 40000, Morocco
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